Last month Ian Stewart reclaimed the Guinness World Record for "The most stage illusion tricks performed in three minutes." Congratulations Ian!
From the Guinness World Record website:
The most stage illusion tricks performed in three minutes is 27 and was achieved by Ian Stewart (Canada), in Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada, on 14 January 2026.
From December 2nd media release by the City of Brantford:
New Stilt Walking Guinness World Record display is unveiled at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre
BRANTFORD, ON – Representatives from the City of Brantford and famous stilt walker Doug “The Great” Hunt and representatives from his 2023 Stilt Walking Support Team unveiled a new Stilt Walking Guinness World Record display this morning at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre at 254 North Park Street.
Visitors are invited to visit the new display that showcases the successful attempt in setting a new Guinness World Record for Tallest Stilts ever mastered. Doug took 14 unassisted steps on stilts measuring 55 feet in height at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre’s 10th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, October 21, 2023.
The stilts now on display, are made of carbon fibre and weigh 140 pounds combined. On the event day, two cranes were positioned side by side and extended approximately 60 feet into the air, connected by two safety cables. A third crane, equipped with an aerial lift was placed between them to serve as a safety platform and provide support for assisting personnel. Six people helped to move the stilts in place so that Doug could step into the boots from the platform before beginning his attempt.
The new display also features the Brantford Bulldogs jersey that Doug wore during his attempt, the Guinness World Record certificate he received for Tallest Stilts ever mastered in 2023, and his successful attempt for Tallest and Heaviest Stilts ever mastered in 2002 at the Brantford Tourism Centre that was previously located next to Lynden Park Mall.
Watch the video of Doug Hunt’s incredible achievement and learn more by visiting www.waynegretzkysportscentre.ca/StiltWalking.
“Our team had two goals in mind when we planned to attempt to break the World Record. One was to break the Guinness World Record, which we did, but more importantly, to help those who are unable to walk for themselves. Our main goal was to raise money for Brantford’s Participation Support Services who help provide support to adults with physical disabilities. I’m pleased to share that we raised $28,000 for Participation Support Services.”
- Doug “The Great” Hunt
“The City of Brantford is proud to commemorate Doug’s accomplishment at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre. We are grateful for the dedication and passion displayed by Doug and the Stilt Walking Team, whose efforts have helped raise funds to support those in need. This achievement truly demonstrates the power of community when we come together with a shared purpose.”
- City of Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis
From the December 2nd Facebook post by Mayor Kevin Davis:
Congratulations to Doug Hunt and Michael Craig Francis for their inclusion in the 2025 edition of the Guinness Book of World Records!
Visit the September 11th Facebook post by Doug Hunt.
And the September 9th Facebook post by Michael Craig Francis.
A reminder that the number of Canadian World Record holding magicians is eighteen!
Congratulations Ian!
ICYMI, Ian also holds Guinness World Records for:
From the November 3rd
Instagram post by Jeff McBride:
GUINNESS WORLD RECORD!!
I am very proud of my student Ian Stewart, who is now the world record holder in the most magic effects performed in 1 minute … it was fun to help you with this project in and you inspire others with your ability to make your dreams. Come, true!
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This brings the number of Canadian World Record holding magicians to seventeen!
From the September 24th Instagram post by CAM:
WORLD RECORD HEIGHTS: In this Canadian Conjuror's Interview, we are chatting with Doug 'the Great' Hunt, a man who has been raising the bar for decades!
On October 21st, Doug will attempt to re-take the World Record, and in this interview, we discuss the challenges, benefits and strategies for planning a stunt of this scale (and height.)
Here are a few topics we'll cover:
- Media stunts and how they can skyrocket your presence in your community.
- The art of turning passion into powerful promotion, drawing from Doug's upcoming world-record attempt.
- Lessons and gems from decades of experience offer actionable advice for emerging and seasoned magicians.
- The undeniable importance of community in the magic world and the evolving role of magic clubs in our digital age.
From the importance of community and magic clubs in our ever-digital world to the art of crafting unforgettable media stunts, this 25-minute interview is packed with insights and stories that every magician, both aspiring and seasoned, will find invaluable.
Watch the full interview now at https://cammagic.org/post/doug-hunt-breaking-records
Congratulations Anastasia on your Guinness World Record!
"The most technological implants in the body (female) is 52 and was achieved by Anastasia Synn."
A magical number indeed!
From the April 9th Tweet by Anastasia Synn:
Weeeee! I can officially announce that I'm the world's most technologically implanted human! Since it's a first, they had to create a new record category. 🤖✌️🫶 pic.twitter.com/1TC3bjmJ2N
— Anastasia Synn (@SiaSynn) April 9, 2023
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This brings the number of Canadian World Record holding magicians to sixteen!
Congratulations Michael!
From the February 3rd Instagram post by Michael Craig Francis:
Just broke my 12th Guinness World Record at 91.5 the beat!!!!!!
The farthest distance to "walk the dog" with a yo-yo is now 32 feet!!!
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This brings the number of Canadian World Record holding magicians to fifteen!
From the October 18th Tweet by Bicycle Cards:
No @chrisramsay52’s were harmed in the making of @RickSmithJr1being the new unofficial Guinness World Record holder for most cards thrown within 60 seconds around the human body (56 cards within 30 cm) #CardCon2022
No @chrisramsay52’s were harmed in the making of @RickSmithJr1 being the new unofficial Guinness World Record holder for most cards thrown within 60 seconds around the human body (56 cards within 30 cm) #CardCon2022 pic.twitter.com/lWvUUPumda
— Bicycle Cards (@bicyclecards) October 18, 2022
From the December 19th Instagram post by Christopher Campbell:
Congratulations The Magic of Aaron Matthews and myself FenyxFyre. And a special thank you to Caroline Sauve for all the work behind the scenes.
From the December 18th Instagram post by Aaron Matthews Magic:
Always a blast performing with my brother @thefenyxfyre 🔥 We just finished the first ever magic/escapology/showside performance inside the metaverse! I had the pleasure of helping FenyxFyre add even more world records to his massive list and make one together! Thanks to @carolinesauve_ for all the important behind the scenes work 🙏Best part is, we’re just getting warmed up! More to come inside @theaquariumcasino 👀
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Which puts the total of Canadian World Record holding magicians to fifteen!
Updated at 9am to add:
From the May 25th article "Built on a bet. Owner of world-famous Chinatown building says, despite pandemic, he's here to stay" by Ashley Moliere in the CBC News:
The Jack Chow Insurance building, also known as the Sam Kee building, was built on a bet, according to its owner Rod Chow.
In the early 1900s, businessman Chang Toy bought a standard 30-foot lot at the corner of Pender and Carrall streets.
But the City of Vancouver needed to widen one of the streets, so it expropriated 24 feet of the land leaving him with only six feet.
"No one thought he could do anything with it," said Chow.
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The structure at 8 West Pender Street is also the world's narrowest commercial building, according to the Guinness Book of World Records
Read more and watch video.
[via Shawn Farquhar]
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Which puts the total of Canadian World Record holding magicians to fourteen!
Last month we posted that Chris Ramsay and the Big Trick Energy gang were
looking to set a Guinness World Record. We're excited to announce that they were successful!
Congratulations to Chris, Eric Leclerc, Wes Barker, and Alex Boyer for securing a Guinness World Record for "the largest online video chain of people performing a magic trick" on behalf of Big Trick Energy / truTV.
From the May 20th Instagram post by truTV:
History has been made. truTV and Big Trick Energy now hold the Guinness World Record title for the largest online video chain of people doing a magic trick! Thanks to everyone who participated in the #BigTrickTokChallenge.
Which puts the total of Canadian World Record holding magicians to
thirteen!
